After multiple delays and postponements, Karthi's latest film Vaa Vaathiyaar was scheduled to release in theatres on December 12. A day ahead of its release, however, the film's release was stayed by the Madras High Court which had ordered producer KE Gnanavel Raja to repay his dues that he owed to K Arjunlal Sunderdas.

After resolving issues, the film's makers are currently eyeing a Christmas eve release on December 24, which also marks the death anniversary of late CM and actor MG Ramachandran, whose story and life inspires Karthi's character in the film. An official announcement regarding the release date is yet to come from the makers.

The Madras High Court had ordered Gnanavel Raja to repay the total dues of Rs 21,78,50,000 and noted that until the dues are repaid, Vaa Vaathiyaar's release will be stayed.

The film is billed as an action-comedy entertainer and marks the first collaboration between Karthi and director Nalan Kumarasamy. Vaa Vaathiyar is the director's third feature film, after Soodhu Kavvum (2013) and Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016).

Apart from Karthi and Krithi Shetty, the film also stars Rajkiran, Sathyaraj, Anandaraj, Karunakaran, GM Sundar, Shilpa Manjunath, and Ramesh Thilak in pivotal roles.

Santhosh Narayanan has composed music for the film, continuing his collaboration with Nalan after Soodhu Kavvum (2013) and Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016).